Nov 3rd, 2009 - New York Times
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A justice of the peace in Baton Rouge who refused to marry a couple because the bride was white and groom was black resigned. The justice of the peace, Keith Bardwell, who is white, quit the post with a one-sentence statement to the Louisiana secretary of state, Jay Dardenne, and no explanation of his decision. Mr. Bardwell refused to perform the ceremony for Beth Humphrey and Terence McKay on Oct. 6 because they are of different races. When questioned about his refusal, Mr.
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IN A PARRISH IN LOUISIANA MIXED COUPLES ARE BANNED FROM BEING MARRIED BY A MAGISTRATE JUDGE,,IS THIS RIGHT OR WRONG,,,,HERE ARE MY OPINIONS,,,IT'S 2009 PEOPLE,LOOK AROUND YOU!!!
